Considering Running for Municipal Council in 2026?
Municipal councils make decisions that shape the safety, accessibility, and long‑term wellbeing of our communities. With the 2026 General Elections approaching in October, this is an important moment for residents across the Capital Regional District (CRD) to consider stepping forward.
Capital Bike encourages community members who value safe streets, active transportation, and evidence‑based planning to explore what’s involved in running for council in their municipality. You do not need to be a career politician—just someone who cares about thoughtful, community‑focused decision‑making.
Learn About Running for Office in British Columbia
The most authoritative source for information about local elections—including eligibility, nomination rules, campaign financing, and key dates—is Elections BC:
Elections BC – Local Elections https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/
This page provides clear, non‑partisan guidance for anyone considering becoming a candidate.
Why Consider Running?
Residents who step forward to serve on council help shape:
- Safe, accessible transportation networks
- Long‑term community planning and land use
- Climate‑resilient infrastructure
- Healthy, connected neighbourhoods
Municipal government is where many of the most tangible, day‑to‑day decisions are made. If you care about the future of your community, running for council is a meaningful way to contribute.
Municipal Election Information in the CRD
Each municipality administers its own election. Below are the official election information pages (or the official municipal website section where election details are published):
Central Saanich —https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/elections
Colwood —https://www.colwood.ca/local-government/mayor-council/elections
Esquimalt —https://www.esquimalt.ca/government-bylaws/elections
Highlands —https://www.highlands.ca/local-government/elections
Langford —Coming
Metchosin —https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/elections
North Saanich —https://northsaanich.ca/local-government/2026-elections/
Oak Bay —https://www.oakbay.ca/council-administration/municipal-elections/
Saanich —https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/elections.html
Sidney —https://www.sidney.ca/town-hall/elections
Sooke —https://sooke.ca/municipal-hall/elections/
Victoria —https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/elections.html
View Royal —https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/town/elections-main.html
CRD Electoral Areas(These are administered directly by the CRD, not by municipalities.)
- Juan de Fuca
- Salt Spring Island
- Southern Gulf Islands
Election information for all three:https://www.crd.ca/government-administration/public-participation-voting/local-general-elections
Disclaimer
Capital Bike is a registered charity and is strictly non‑partisan. We do not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. Our goal is to encourage broad civic participation and support informed, community‑minded engagement in local government.
Please confirm all election information with the official sources linked above.